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Babe Ruth Shrine Gold Coin

PopaznsupastarPopaznsupastar Posts: 49
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I don't know if anybody on this board can help me. But, over the weekend I purchased a Gold Coin of Babe Ruth which was sold to residents of the Baltimore, MD area only. They were being sold to commemorate the Shrine of Babe Ruth that was being built back in 1983. I'm trying to find information on it but I'm getting nowhere. Also, I do not have a scan of it at this moment. But, if any information would be great. Thanks

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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,074 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sound like something I would like to see!!
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • InternetJunkyInternetJunky Posts: 2,329 ✭
    Not sure if this is what your looking for, but check out the Linky. The website has pictures, and if it matches your coin, may give others a better idea on how to help you.
  • PopaznsupastarPopaznsupastar Posts: 49
    My work has blocked that site. Could you by any chance paste that on this thread?
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I doubt it's a coin. Sounds like it may be medal.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • PopaznsupastarPopaznsupastar Posts: 49
    I just had my brother e-mail me the photos. Yes this is the exact coin I am talking about. Does anybody have any information on it?
  • PopaznsupastarPopaznsupastar Posts: 49
    Perhaps a value?
  • InternetJunkyInternetJunky Posts: 2,329 ✭
    http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/babe-ruth-shrine-contributor-medallion-gold

    "BABE RUTH SHRINE CONTRIBUTOR MEDALLION Gold colored, the front showing him in his home run gazing stance with statistics, the backside showing his home in Maryland, diameter 1 1/2 + inches."



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  • RobbRobb Posts: 2,034 ✭
    It's not a gold piece, just gold in color.
    imageRIP
  • PopaznsupastarPopaznsupastar Posts: 49
    Please excuse my knowledge in the coin industry. I deal sports cards mostly. However, this coin was in a collection I purchased. I plan on listing it on eBay but wanted to get a little market value from the coin experts on this message board.
  • RobbRobb Posts: 2,034 ✭
    It is not a coin but a medallion. Assuming that it is not made of gold I would expect a price of maybe $10.
    imageRIP
  • PopaznsupastarPopaznsupastar Posts: 49
    Wow only $10...that sucks! Thanks for your input and your help.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,942 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>It is not a coin but a medallion. Assuming that it is not made of gold I would expect a price of maybe $10. >>



    Stuff like this are usually brass or gold plated base metal.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • barbershopperbarbershopper Posts: 1,201
    I don't think you can call it a coin.
    There's no legal tender value on it.
    JT
    It is health that is real wealth, not pieces of gold and silver. Gandhi.

    I collect all 20th century series except gold including those series that ended there.

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